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After record breaking prices in 2014 declines in producer prices are already underway. How prepared
are state farmers for these lower returns and what is the economic status report for Wisconsin Agriculture?. Secretary Brancel shares his insights.

A mysterious 1,800 mile journey landed one little Yorkshire Terrier in Wisconsin, and a long way from home.
Finally, this week, Nicholas the Yorkie will be reunited with his owner, who lives in Tucson, Arizona.

A film that was partially shot in the Fox Cities called, "Pilot Error" is debuting in Appleton tonight. Bob Hesselbein, an area veteran airline training pilot and resource for the film, joined us from the Appleton East Cinema.

Ag exports continue to grow in importance to the Wisconsin's ag economy. In 2014 Ag exports rose by 13%, setting a record in both value and volume. While Wisconsin agricultural goods went to 145 different countries their top customers are Canada, Mexico and China.

The forecasts for 2015 seems to be that producer prices will be down. But what of expenses. In a recent visit to The UW Ag Campus I talked to ag economist Bruce Jones on what the cost of production is going to be for the raising of a crop or the production of a hundred pounds of milk.

Agriculture remains the foundation for todays FFA but the program benefits go beyond just the industry.
Today we get the inside story of what todays FFA is all about and why membership continues to grow.

A mysterious 1,800 mile journey landed one little Yorkshire Terrier in Wisconsin, and a long way from home.
Finally, this week, Nicholas the Yorkie will be reunited with his owner, who lives in Tucson, Arizona.